Fun Times!

Well ,Last night was Bunco Night with my Bunco Babes group! I was the host for this month and I prepared a veggie lasagna, salad, bbq hot links, and fruit. Yummy, it was delish! Well, we ate and talked so much we didn't even get to our Bunco game...ha ha ha!!

When I 1st agreed to do Bunco I had no idea what it was and I knew my church played Bunco so I assumed it was safe...ha ha. No, Its gambling! Ha ha! Since I'm Mormon gambling is a no no....but, I don't do it for the money or anything I really do it for fun and I get to spend time with new friends I have met through this group. I have won once but give it to my tithing....I guess that's how I justify it. I don't know if it's right or wrong but I feel pretty good about the decision I have made.

Well, today one of the ladies from my Bunco group came to my church's play date with her adorable kids. The Bunco group I feel is good for me and, now we get to share more than just that 1 night a month together. It's nice to meet new people and share and learn from other mommies. Its great actually! It's also really good for our kids! Fun times...fun times!

xoxo Denise

Did someone say Big Boy Undies?!?!

Well, Jayden is officially potty trained...phew! Sooooo, Monday morning he woke up and like I do every morning I went to change his diaper. This is our conversation: Me- Jayden lets change your diaper. Jayden- No mommy I don't want to put a diaper on. Me- Do you want big boy undies? Jayden- Yes!  It was really that simple...done. Potty trained! Yup.....

So that was Monday. On Tuesday we went to Disneyland with no diapers...yes, the very next day!!!! I went with lots of underwear and clothes just in case. But, to my surprise I didn't need them. Not 1 accident. Nope, not 1!!!! We are so proud of him!

YAY Jayden!!!!!

xoxo Denise!

All these ideas and not enough time!

We are starting a backyard renovation. It's going to be a very slow process because of time. We don't have a lot of time to work on it. With Dale only having 1 day off it makes it kinda hard.

My kids eat a pretty well balanced diet. Drink Almond milk..yum! They don't eat meat. They love veggies and fruit and I feel that Organic produce is expensive in the stores and I always tend to just buy whats on sale. I hate it! So this is a must in my mind.

• Vegtable and herb garden
• Fruit tress- Apple, peach, pomegranate and lemon
• I would like to have chickens as well...we will see!

These things are so so important to me. Keeping my family healthy is a must.  With my 1st child..Janae I didn't do so well in that department. I wasn't consistent and I let her eat what she wanted. I mean don't get me wrong. Some "fun food" or "junk food" is ok once in a while.

The transformation on our backyard is gonna be amazing and I can't wait. 

So this is the plan:

1. Create a budget and price out everything.
2. Contact a contractor for Sprinklers, any brick or cement work and patio covering.
3. Create a Layout. Get plans made up. Figure out where things will be placed.
4. Clean out Backyard.
5. Have the Patio, Sprinklers along w/sod and brick work done.
6. Since we have a chain fence we plan to somehow make it a little private by either covering it or adding individual coverings.
7. Put up swing set, sandbox and splash pad..yes a splash pad (its a must with young kids...better than a pool...no drowning accidents and so worth every penny...which isn't very much.)
8. Decorate!!!!!!
9. And....enjoy!

Phew...that's a lot when its all down on paper. I hope we can do most of it ourselves. I'm pretty handy and I am not afraid to get a little dirty! In the end it will benefit my family and create more living space for us.

Denise xoxo!

Happy New Year!!

Happy Happy New Year!! 2011 was a really good year for me! Anything and everything good has happened to me in the last few years! 2011 was no exception to that. I had another baby which made a total of 4! She is such a joy and I couldn't imagine life without her!

 As for my partner in life, Dale is an amazing father, husband and friend and I feel every year we become closer. Dale has been this amazing person in MY life and I knew from the moment I met him he would change my life. Since 2006 he has been consistent with who he is and what he's about. Not once has he ever treated me badly or made me feel inadequate. He's amazing and it feels really good (blushing) So, this past year has been ahhhhmazing to say the least. We have been married 3yrs and 2012 will bring our 4th yr wedding anniversary and hopefully another bun in the oven!!! I really feel like the luckiest girl in the world and I'm so glad our lives worked out they way they did. I'm glad I went through all the pain to get to him. I'd do it all over again...no question on that! It's la la la la LOVE!

And my kids! Awww, what can I say! They are amazing....precious....adorable.....cute...funny...I can go on and on..ha ha! They are my W O R L D!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so lucky that from day 1 I have got to spend every min with them as a stay at home mommy!! Janae is an amazing big sis...she is my Angel. They and I...we are so blessed to have her. I'm just glad God gave me these kids and I promise I will always do right by them.

My friends, family and Church!! They are great to us! Our friends are always there for us all! Its so nice to have people who support and love you...yup, best feeling in the world and I just want them to know how much I love them and appreciate all they do.

And our Church...wow, what can I say. I have been a member of the LDS Church since 2010. Best thing I have ever done for me, my kids and my relationships with people in general. I belong to the best Church...the real truth. They love us unconditionally and I admire each and every one of them. They teach us not to be judgemental of anyone else and to respect everyone. I try...I'm not perfect but, I try. I love our ward and God has really blessed my home with the Gospel and we try to live by his words. Not pretend or do it for show but really live it. Really embrace his commandments. It has been life changing and I thank my heavenly father everyday for the blessings he has bestowed on us all.

Well, goodbye 2011....it was a GREAT year! Lookout 2012! The Sutton Family has more GREAT memories to make!

Love you all and God Bless you all!
XOXO- Denise